Israel: News
'Not Bibas mother': Israel accuses Hamas of returning different body
The Israeli military has confirmed the identities of two children, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, whose remains were returned from Gaza.
'Day of grief': Netanyahu as Hamas returns 4 hostages' bodies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared Thursday, February 20, 2025, a "heartbreaking day, a day of grief" for the nation.
Hamas to release 6 hostages, return bodies of Bibas family
Hamas has announced that it will release six Israeli hostages from Gaza and return the remains of four, including Shiri Bibas and her sons Kfir and Ariel, aged two and five.
'Settlers go back': Anti-Israel protest erupts in NYC's Jewish neighborhood
An anti-Israel demonstration turned violent in Boro Park, an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City on Tuesday night.
3 Israeli hostages released in Gaza, Israel frees 369 Palestinians
Three Israeli hostages were released in Gaza on Saturday under a prisoner exchange deal.
1704 letter from Isaac Newton predicted when world will end
Sir Isaac Newton, the legendary scientist who laid down the law of gravity, had predicted the world would end in 2060.
'Fully prepared to bring back illegal migrants': Modi in US
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced India's willingness to bring back its citizens illegally residing in the United States.
Hamas agrees to release hostages as planned fearing ceasefire collapse
Hamas has announced that it will release Israeli hostages as scheduled after "positive" negotiations with mediators following a brief disagreement with Israel over the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Sydney nurses suspended for threatening to kill Israeli patients
Two nurses from a Sydney hospital have been suspended after they appeared in an antisemitic social media video.
'Captain America: Brave New World' premiere faces pro-Palestine protests
The Hollywood premiere of Captain America: Brave New World was met with pro-Palestine protests on Tuesday (US time).
'Return hostages by Saturday or ceasefire over': Netanyahu warns Hamas
The three-week-old ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is on the verge of collapse, with both sides blaming each other for violating the agreement.
War crimes prosecutor is first target of Trump's sanctions
Prosecutor Karim Khan of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been sanctioned by US President Donald Trump.
Ye's wife Bianca makes it clear she's against his antisemitism
Bianca Censori, the wife of controversial rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West), has spoken out against his recent antisemitic remarks on social media.
Trump threatens to withdraw support for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
United States President Donald Trump has voiced his displeasure over the current ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Former Israeli Defence Minister confirms use of Hannibal Directive
In a recent interview with Israel's Channel 12, former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed the use of the contentious Hannibal Directive during a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.
Lebanon forms new government; US opposes Hezbollah's role
Lebanon has formed its first full-fledged government since 2022, appointing former International Court of Justice chief Nawaf Salam as the new prime minister.
Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages in ceasefire deal
The Palestinian militant group, Hamas, has freed three more Israeli hostages under an ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel.
Israel prepares for tsunami amid Santorini earthquakes
The National Security Council (NSC) in Israel has directed government ministries and emergency bodies to prepare for a possible tsunami.
Israel announces boycott of 'biased' UN Human Rights Council
Israel has announced its decision to boycott the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), citing a persistent pattern of anti-Semitism and bias against the country.
Hamas accused of torturing, executing fighters over same-sex relations
Secret documents reportedly recovered by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have made shocking allegations against Hamas.
'US will take over Gaza Strip': Trump after meeting Netanyahu
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans for the US to "take over and own" the Gaza Strip.
Israel: Netanyahu appoints Eyal Zamir as new military chief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Major General Eyal Zamir as the new chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Hamas frees 3 Israeli captives in exchange for 183 Palestinians
The Palestinian group Hamas has freed three Israeli captives in the fourth prisoner exchange under a ceasefire deal.
'Removing diversity, banning trans in military': Trump's new executive orders
United States President Donald Trump has announced four new executive orders at a Republican lawmakers' retreat at his resort, Trump National Doral Miami.
Lebanon says 14 killed by Israeli forces, withdrawal deadline missed
Israeli soldiers have killed at least 14 people and wounded over 80 in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry, as the Israeli military remains in the area beyond the withdrawal deadline.
Israeli women soldiers released after 477 days of captivity
In a major development, Hamas released four Israeli women soldiers on January 25, 2025.
Trump resumes bomb supply to Israel, overturns Biden's hold
President Donald Trump has overturned a decision by his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, to stop the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel.
Hamas releases 4 Israeli soldiers, Israel frees 70 Palestinians
As part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, four female Israeli soldiers were handed over by Hamas militants to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday.
4 Israeli women soldiers freed by Hamas in 2nd swap
Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday, in the second exchange under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Gaza.
US halts all foreign aid, except for Israel and Egypt
The US has suspended nearly all of its foreign aid, with the exception of military assistance to Israel and Egypt.
Sydney childcare center targeted in 2nd anti-Semitic attack
A Sydney, Australia childcare center was set on fire and vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti on Tuesday morning, in the second such incident in four days.
Who is Ben-Gvir, Israeli minister who quit over Gaza deal
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's Minister of National Security, has resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet in protest against a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: 90 Palestinian prisoners, 3 Israeli hostages freed
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which began on Sunday, has brought an end to the 15-month-long conflict.
Sirens, blasts heard in Israel as projectiles launched from Yemen
Explosions were heard over Jerusalem as sirens blared throughout the city and central Israel on Saturday morning, AFP reported.
Netanyahu confirms hostage release deal reached after last-minute snags
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday announced a deal has been reached with Hamas for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip.
October 7 a 'source of pride': Hamas leader after ceasefire
Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement on Wednesday, ending a 15-month-long conflict in Gaza that started with a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire agreement to end Gaza conflict: Reports
Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire, which could bring an end to the 15-month long conflict in Gaza.
Hamas approves draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, hostage release
Hamas has reportedly approved a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, according to two officials involved in the talks.
'Secretary of genocide': Blinken heckled during farewell address
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken's farewell speech was disrupted by a pro-Palestinian protester who accused him of backing alleged Israeli atrocities against Palestinians.
What's in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: Explained
High-level negotiations between Israel and Hamas are reportedly on the brink of finalizing a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.